Federal courts in Rhode Island to remain up and running through Thursday, despite shutdown

PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Federal courts in Rhode Island will remain open for business through Oct. 17, despite the government shutdown.

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Katie Mulvaney
Posted Oct. 11, 2013 @ 10:11 am

PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Federal courts in Rhode Island will remain open for business through Oct. 17, despite the government shutdown.

The U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday alerted the federal judiciary that the collection of fees nationwide and the carry over of unspent funds from the previous fiscal year will allow the courts to operate through next week.

"It's great news for us. We feel very fortunate," said David DiMarizo, clerk of the court for U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island.

Some of the Department of Justice funds will go to the U.S. Marshals Service, which provides security for U.S. District Court and federal bankruptcy court.